Below Average
#2087 of 2,466 schools in NJ
George J. Mitchell Elementary School
Elementary School · Little Egg Harbor Township School District · Little Egg Harbor, NJ
A Little Egg Harbor Township School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 2nd.
950 ROUTE 539, Little Egg Harbor, NJ 08087
- Math 42% proficient (2019)
- Reading 37% proficient (2019)
- 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at George J. Mitchell Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2016, to 40% in 2019, across a 11-year record (2009–2019).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 22 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where George J. Mitchell Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low1/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$87,449
Median home value
$323,500
Median rent
$1,760/mo
College educated
28.3%
Homeownership
82.9%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08087; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuckerton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–6 | 1.3 mi | 303 | Compare → |
| Eagleswood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–6 | 3.8 mi | 150 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Little Egg Harbor Township School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $24,708NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
George J. Mitchell Elementary School is listed in Little Egg Harbor Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About George J. Mitchell Elementary School
George J. Mitchell Elementary School is a public elementary school in Little Egg Harbor, NJ, part of Little Egg Harbor Township School District, serving approximately 582 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,087 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about George J. Mitchell Elementary School
What grades does George J. Mitchell Elementary School serve?
George J. Mitchell Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend George J. Mitchell Elementary School?
George J. Mitchell Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 582 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George J. Mitchell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at George J. Mitchell Elementary School is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does George J. Mitchell Elementary School rank in NJ?
George J. Mitchell Elementary School ranks #2,087 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is George J. Mitchell Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
George J. Mitchell Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at George J. Mitchell Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, George J. Mitchell Elementary School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is George J. Mitchell Elementary School a charter school?
No, George J. Mitchell Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is George J. Mitchell Elementary School a Title I school?
No, George J. Mitchell Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for George J. Mitchell Elementary School?
52.1% of students at George J. Mitchell Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 582
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Ocean County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.2%
- Phone
- (609) 296-7131
- Area population (ZIP 08087)
- 25,211
- Area average commute
- 34.1 min
- Area median age
- 51.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 08087; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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